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cjhammes 03-28-2016 06:31 PM

Another recommendation for Chien
 
Call him. He specializes in this area. It is what he does every day. Direct line to FAA, knows how to cut through the red tape.

Brantel 03-28-2016 06:41 PM

No harm in calling I guess...

Thanks guys.

DaleB 03-28-2016 08:08 PM

Doc Bruce will also tell you up front whether you are completely screwed or not... or exactly how screwed you are.

Fhuber 03-28-2016 08:51 PM

Good luck Brian! Let's us know how it goes. Frank

RV7Guy 03-28-2016 08:54 PM

Information.....
 
It is difficult to not bash the FAA a little, even mildly. Case in point. Two years ago I was experiencing some heart palpitations while traveling. (Driving to and from Oshkosh) I was drinking far more coffee and had far more soft drinks than normal. You can see where this is going. On the way home I got concerned and called the cardiologist I visit every year. Got an appointment for the next day.

They did a work up and determined that I the heart palpitations were a result of the excess caffeine. I had several tests including an EKG, nuclear test resting and stressed and ecco. Absolutely no issues. BP was 118 over 74. I was cleared to return to work. Palpitations went away after getting back a normal consumption of caffeine. (one cup of halfcaf a day).

A few months later I disclosed this event on the app for my Class 1 physical. My AME cleared me and the paperwork submitted. A few months later, I get a letter requiring additional documentation with a 3 week due date. I visited my Cardiologist again and got the necessary paperwork. He has many choice words for the FAA since he deals with this daily.

All paperwork submitted. About a month later I get a new medical, Special Issuance. A letter also advised I had to have a stress test and include all paperwork with the application for my medical. This was done and everything submitted. Finally after two years of SI, I was released from that anchor.

My frustration and that of my Cardiologist and AME, despite clear documentation that nothing was wrong, the FAA still hit me with a SI. My AME said that they likely will do that for 2 years. It seems they have to have the last word despite factual information that everything is fine.

I always recommend that pilots go to their GP a month or two ahead of their FAA medical to get a good top to bottom physical. Not a bad idea anyway but if there are any medical landmines going on, it provides you with options so you don't get denied.

Hang in there Brantel. It is frustrating but never give up and never let them have the last word. Document and submit.

BillL 03-28-2016 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brantel (Post 1066170)
No harm in calling I guess...

Thanks guys.

Bruce has his airport office at Mt Hawley here in Peoria. My friend is finalizing his 10 there so I can stop by if you wish in a couple of days.

If you come by airline, let me know so help on ground transpo etc can be provided.

airguy 03-28-2016 09:29 PM

And they wonder why some people don't want to talk about their medical issues...

TS Flightlines 03-29-2016 04:56 AM

Brian----I feel your pain, really I do. There had to be a better way. No bashing anyone, or anything, but I see the FAA's side too. They dont have enough people to process all the SI apps. And thats a good thing, because more of 'us' ( me included ONE DAY) are or will be flying, and thats good for aviaton.

We all certainly hope that you can get back in the air with your beautiful RV.
Tom

Captain_John 03-29-2016 06:58 AM

Brian, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I will be flying around this summer and I will put you on my list of people to visit.

Hang in there!

:o CJ

catmandu 03-29-2016 07:05 AM

My wife had an issue. It is amazing how many times you have to have a doctor say "She is COMPLETELY healed, no symptoms expected again" for the FAA (original specialist refuses to do it anymore on principle). Our local jiffy-lube style AME does not want to touch anything 'special' so we travel to Peoria every two years. Wham bam, Bruce gets it done, just his normal fee for a physical. Good excuse for an RV trip, plus we get to write it off at $1.29 per statute mile!


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